Title: The Power of Faith: Walking on Water
In today’s devotion, we explore the incredible story of Peter’s faith… In today’s devotion, we explore the incredible story of Peter’s faith as he walked on water with Jesus, and how this remarkable event teaches us about the unwavering power of faith in the face of challenges. Story: In Matthew 14:22-33, we find the account…
In today’s devotion, we explore the incredible story of Peter’s faith…
In today’s devotion, we explore the incredible story of Peter’s faith as he walked on water with Jesus, and how this remarkable event teaches us about the unwavering power of faith in the face of challenges.
Story: In Matthew 14:22-33, we find the account of Jesus walking on water and the bold step of faith taken by Peter. During a stormy night, Jesus appeared to His disciples walking on the sea. Filled with awe and doubt, they initially thought He was a ghost. But Jesus reassured them, saying, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
Point: At this moment, Peter demonstrated extraordinary faith by boldly asking Jesus if he could come to Him on the water. Responding to Peter’s faith, Jesus invited him to step out of the boat and walk towards Him. Miraculously, Peter started walking on water, but as his focus wavered, fear crept in, and he began to sink. He cried out to Jesus, who immediately stretched out His hand and saved him, saying, “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
Verses to Study:
1. Matthew 14:29 – “And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”
2. Matthew 14:30 – “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”
3. Matthew 14:31 – “And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
4. Hebrews 11:6 – “But without faith, it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
5. Mark 9:23 – “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
6. 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
7. Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Let this study remind us of the importance of keeping our faith firm and focused on Jesus, even when facing turbulent circumstances. May we learn from Peter’s experience that with unwavering faith, we can do the seemingly impossible and overcome life’s storms, for nothing is impossible with God by our side.